Category Archives: Art Finds
Art Finds : Rugggero Asnagho Sculptures
I love the clean lined simplicity of these modern, mini plexiglass, Neritagli sculptures by Italian designer Rugggero Asnagho. The figures are imaginary animals that are mobile and can be assembled at home. Purchasing info here.
Art Finds : Niall McClelland
Stain, 2011. A series of paintings created with leaked printer cartridge ink, by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland. ___ These tie-dye meets kaleidoscope type images are really great, but I especially like that they have been created with ink that … Continue reading
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Art Finds : Michael Geertsen
Modern ceramic art sculptures by Danish artist and ceramicist Michael Geertsen. ___ I really love the colors, shapes, and forms of these energetic and freshly unique sculptures. Their colors are fun, their details impeccable, their silhouettes evocative, and their general form … Continue reading
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Rare & Beautiful : Cristal by Jean Arp
Cristal : A mid-century cast bronze sculpture by French born artist Jean (Hans) Arp. Originally conceived in 1938 and cast as a limited edition of 5 in 1959. ___ I love how architectural this piece is and I am paralytically … Continue reading
Art Finds : Aaron Young – Untitled
Untitled: A 2009 cast resin polymer sculpture by NYC based American artist Aaron Young. On auction Sep 23, 2011 at Phillips De Pury & Company. ___ This is just how I feel today. Invigorated!
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Art Finds : 90’s Acrylic
1990’s colored acrylic sculptures by East Hampton based American artist and sculptor Norman Mercer. ___ Hardly is there anything more elegant than handsomely shaped towers of translucent color. Don’t you agree?
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Art Finds : The Pin-Up Nightstands
Some of my favorite designs from The Pin-Up Nightstands; a 2011 design collaboration between Pin-Up magazine and Phillips de Pury & Company, featuring innovative nightstand designs by: Aranda\Lasch, Rafael de Cardenas with Evan Gruzis, Jim Drain, Paul Kopkau, Paul Lee, … Continue reading
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Art Finds : China Made America
Made in China, a 2011 Gold leaf and acrylic painting over a stretched American flag, by San Francisco based artist Andrew Schoultz. As explained to me by the artist: Masking a China made American flag in a layer of imitation … Continue reading
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Art Finds : Soundsuits
Soundsuit dance costumes by American artist, sculptor, and dance performer Nick Cave. ___ Although I have never heard of Nick, nor have I ever come across any of his work before, I really am glad that a misspelled … Continue reading
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Art Finds : Swirls of Neon
After reading the “Bright as Neon” post from Miss Moss this morning, I couldn’t resist sharing these fun neon colored paintings from Berlin Based artist Yago Hortal. Thank you Diane for sharing!
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Art Finds : Red White Blue
July Fourth is just around the corner, and so in good patriotic spirit, expect several Americana themed posts for the next few days or so. ___ Tell me which one is your favorite and why. Email me at thebohmerian(at)gmail.com or … Continue reading
Student Power : Sway – An “Encompassing Environment”
Sway: 2010, made of 228 bundled steel rods, bolted and joined with flexible wire. ___ Designed and built by 37 first year SCI-Arc students, led by professors Nathan Bishop who refers to the installation as an “encompassing environment,” Eric Kahn … Continue reading
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Art Finds : The BoomBox Project
The BoomBox Project photographs, by New York City based, American photographer Lyle Owerko. Prints are available at Clic Bookstore & Gallery on Broome Street in Soho NYC. ___ You don’t have to be a hipster or hip hop junkie to … Continue reading
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Art Finds : Broadway 1930
Broadway 1930: A black and white photograph by American photographer Walker Evans. Gelatin silver print; 10 1/2″ x 9 1/8″ Collection of Alan and Gloria Siegel, New York ___ I love the abstract quality of seeing all the various brightly … Continue reading
Inspiration : Tableau Vivant 14
Tableau vivant 14 : 1980, by American abstract expressionist Jack Roth. ___ On this cloudy day in NYC, this painting has been opening some creative doors in my otherwise sun filled imagination. I hope you too will be inspired by … Continue reading
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Art Finds : “Code Tokyo”
“code tokyo” 2008 by Japanese photographer Shimizu Ken. ___ There is allot about this image that reminds me of Tokyo and of the recent chaotic events in Japan. Yet I hope you too will agree that there is a great … Continue reading